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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Noida's first ‘Waste-to-Wonder' Jungle Park coming soon with night safari experience
Noida is gearing up to unveil its first 'Waste-to-Wonder' jungle park in July 2025, a ₹22 crore project transforming 500 tonnes of industrial and construction scrap into a vibrant wildlife-themed experience. Located in Sector 94, near the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, the 20-acre park features over 700 life-size animal sculptures and four distinct global safari zones, promoting sustainability and recreation. Yes, you read that right! Noida is soon getting its first 'Waste-to-Wonder' jungle park which will change the face of tourism in the city. It is being dubbed as a significant step toward blending sustainability with public recreation. The first-of-its-kind eco-tourism destination in Noida is set to open in July. The park, which is built at a cost of ₹22 crore, is unique in many ways but what is surprising is that it has transformed industrial and construction waste into a vibrant wildlife-themed experience! Sounds cool, right? A look at five important things you need to know about this upcoming attraction in Noida: Coming soon in Noida, Sector 94 The unique Park is located in Noida's Sector 94, close to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. The park is spread across 20 acres and has undergone final-stage trials since late June. It is expected to open officially to the public in early July 2025. 500 tonnes of scrap turned into art A remarkable feature of the park is its extensive use of scrap material! Nearly 500 tonnes of metal waste has been moulded to form over 700 life-size sculptures including animals from across the world. There are metal tigers, elephants, giraffes and even dinosaurs. Everything from gates to benches and dustbins are made of recycled components. Simply awesome! Global Safari Experience The park, divided into four distinct wildlife-themed zones, namely tropical, desert, grassland-wetland, and polar, will allow visitors to walk through places inspired by different continents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo They can experience the ambiance of each through sculpture, landscaping, and interactive zones. Special 4D-style lighting effects will create a simulated "night safari" experience in the evenings. Amenities and accessibility The park is connected via a foot overbridge and an underpass beneath Mahamaya Flyover, making it pedestrian-friendly. Inside, visitors will find a 1,000-seat amphitheater, a food court, parking for over 75 vehicles and 8 buses, picnic zones, and souvenir stalls—making it a perfect family destination. Sustainability This park is part of Noida Authority's broader Waste-to-Wonder initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission. It not only promotes environmental consciousness but also demonstrates how sustainable development can coexist with recreation and urban planning. By turning waste into art, the park sets a creative example for other cities to follow. With the opening of the park in July, the space promises to become a landmark attraction in Noida. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Noida approves new redevelopment policy inspired by Mumbai model
Noida Authority has approved its new redevelopment policy, in line with ongoing redevelopment in Mumbai, a step that is expected to open up land in prime areas of the fast-growing city in Uttar Pradesh, giving a further boost to the thriving real estate sector. As per the policy, old flats allotted to the economically weaker section (EWS) of people will be demolished and new flats will be built in its place. Developers will be allowed to generate revenues by selling these new housing units in addition to constructing bigger flats for the original allottees. 'We have identified 4-5 buildings, which are in a dilapidated state. When these buildings were constructed, FAR of 1.5 was allowed and now FAR of 3.5 is permissible. We will invite RFP (request for proposal) for every structure separately,' said a Noida Authority official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Esseps Learn More Undo As per the policy, the selected developer will be allowed to sell the extra area on the condition it builds bigger apartments for the original allottees and takes care of their stay till the old building its demolished and new flats are handed over. 'While the policy is a much-needed step towards opening of prime land bank in the city centre, every project will come up with its own challenges. The project has to be commercially viable because buyer's preference had changed in recent times,' said Nikhil Hawelia, MD, Hawelia group and secretary of industry body CREDAI (western UP). Live Events 'The Noida Authority's decision can fulfil the dream of owning a home in the city's thriving sectors like 27, 93, and 93A,' said Yash Miglani, MD, Migsun Group. 'Allotment of higher FAR and engaging co-developers in stable projects will address the long-pending demand of stuck homebuyers and unlock immense potential for modern, vertical living spaces.' The Noida Authority has recently approved the introduction of co-developers in five stalled projects, a step expected to benefit more than 5,000 customers waiting to get possession of their new homes. According to the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI), 190,000 units worth Rs 1 lakh crore are stuck in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. In Greater Noida alone, at least 36 real estate projects are undergoing insolvency proceedings. It is estimated that Rs 40,000 crore is owed to the Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway authorities, including principal, interest and penal charges for allotted plots where real estate projects are at various stages of execution. 'The (Noida Authority's) step marks a progressive step toward urban revitalisation as it unlocks a significant real estate potential, especially in the heart of the city. The redevelopment of old, dilapidated buildings with higher FAR while improving the existing structure and providing better facilities will also generate more homeownership,' said Salil Kumar, director, marketing and business management, CRC Group.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
2 vegetable vendors die after balcony collapses on them in Ghaziabad's DLF Colony
Two street vendors who were injured Wednesday after being hit by debris from a balcony that collapsed from the third floor of a building in Ghaziabad's DLF Colony in Shalimar Garden area have died. According to the Ghaziabad police, one of the men died shortly after the accident, and the second succumbed to his injuries Thursday morning. The accident occurred around 10.30 pm Wednesday when the vendors were selling vegetables on their carts beneath the building. The victims were identified as Mohammad Saleem, 60, a resident of Shaheed Nagar in Ghaziabad, and Mohammad Ayyub, 60, from New Mustafabad in Delhi. 'The boundary wall of the balcony gave way and fell on the vendors. One was taken to a hospital in Ghaziabad but couldn't survive. The other was shifted to a Delhi hospital, where he passed away during treatment,' said Atul Kumar Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Shalimar Garden Circle. The police said the balcony was structurally unsound and collapsed due to its poor condition. They said the flat was a rented accommodation, and the owners do not live in Ghaziabad. So far, no formal complaints have been lodged by the families of the deceased. On Thursday, a flowerpot fell from an upper floor onto a Scorpio, bought just a week earlier, at Supertech Eco Village-1. A month ago, flat owners of residential societies in Noida had been asked to remove flower pots from the parapets of their balconies. The decision was taken following a child's death after a pot placed on a balcony railing fell over him in a housing society's compound in Pune, said officials. A month ago, flat owners in Ghaziabad and Noida had been directed to remove flower pots from their balcony parapets. The decision was taken following a child's death after a pot placed on a balcony railing fell over him in a housing society's compound in Pune, said officials. The additional district magistrate of Ghaziabad first issued the instruction in this regard on May 1, following which, the Noida Authority stated in a notice issued on May 13 that if such an incident occurs, an FIR will be filed against both the flat owner and the president of the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) or the builder.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Adani can't sub-lease its data centre project to another co until it's complete, says Noida
Noida: Noida Authority has ruled out the possibility of sub-leasing its Sector 80 industrial plot to Noida Data Centre Ltd — a group firm of Adani Enterprises Ltd — before the project is declared functional. The decision marks a reversal of the Authority's earlier stance, with officials insisting they would not allow any relaxation from original allotment conditions. According to officials, the plot allotted to Adani in 2021 was still undeveloped and the company had not applied for map approval either. They cited Clause 14-B of the lease deed, which clarified that sub-leasing would be allowed only after the unit obtained an occupancy certificate and became operational. In July last year, the Authority had initially approved the sub-leasing of 10 acres in Sector 80 to Noida Data Centre Ltd — a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed jointly by Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX under the AdaniConnex venture. The land, allotted for Rs 70 crore in April 2021, was meant for developing a 50MW hyperscale data park within six years. However, the Authority reversed its decision at a meeting in March this year, following complications over transfer charges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O novo dispositivo que os idosos usam para ajudar na neuropatia (dor nos nervos) A arte do herbalismo Undo When the Authority demanded Rs 11 crore as transfer fee, Adani sought a waiver, citing a precedent where the Authority had allowed sub-leasing of its institutional plot in Sector 62 to another SPV without such charges. The company cited the Data Centre Policy of 2021. But although the policy allowed sub-leasing without transfer charges, it also empowered industrial development authorities to levy relevant fees under the UP Industrial Area Development Act, 1976. On June 9, the Authority denied the waiver and conveyed its decision to Adani through a letter, pointing out that the allottee had agreed to these provisions at the time of application and remained bound by them. Chief secretary Manoj Singh, who is also the Authority chairperson, also intervened. He clarified that the Sector 62 case couldn't be compared with that of Adani as it involved different categories of land use. Sector 80 followed industrial plot norms, while Sector 62 was allotted under institutional rules. "Noida Authority's policies for transfer or sub-lease of industrial and institutional plots are entirely different," Singh wrote to Authority CEO Lokesh M. In his letter, Singh also emphasised that the lease deed for the Sector 80 plot — executed in Oct 2021 — explicitly prohibited any kind of transfers before the project became functional. "The allottee was aware of the provisions.... Now, subsequent to signing the lease deed, the provisions of the Para 8.3.i of the Data Centre Policy 2021 cannot be taken recourse to," he wrote. While the IT and electronics department supported Adani's position — arguing that the Data Centre Policy should supersede the lease deed terms — the Authority stuck to its stance. A committee comprising the finance controller, chief legal adviser, and an additional CEO recommended that Adani's request for sub-lease and fee waiver be rejected, also insisting on project completion and the mandatory occupancy certificate. "Granting any relaxation would amount to a post-allotment benefit, which cannot be allowed under current rules," an official said.
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Noida to unveil Rs 22 crore waste-to-wonder Jungle Trail wildlife park in July
A new park related to wildlife is going to open in Noida, and what a wonder! Called Jungle Trail Park, this 20-acre ecotourism site has been built from 500 tonnes of waste that is made up of scrap metal, bolts, fuel tanks, chains and more. The park will be available for trial visits on June 25 before a formal inauguration in July by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which will likely happen in early the park has been built for visitors from Noida, Delhi, Greater Noida and Faridabad. Developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Noida Authority and Z-Tech, a private firm, the park was developed for Rs 22 crore, according to the IS JUNGLE TRAIL DIFFERENT? This is not a typical animal park or zoo. Jungle Trail is unique because it embraces eco-sustainability and artistic creativity:Each sculpture of an animal is made from recyclables such as chains, scraps, fuel tanks, metal rods, and old park is also backing the Swachh Bharat Mission. It demonstrates that waste can be converted to art and a nighttime option, visitors will experience a "Night Safari" with light-up sculptures for an authentic jungle feel in ambient light."All sculptures, gazebos, lights, benches, etc. are made from recycled materials," says Isha Chaudhary, Vice President of Z-Tech. "This park is a testament to our commitment to protecting the environment."INSIDE THE JUNGLE TRAIL: A GLOBAL WILDLIFE TOURThe park is divided into four wildlife zones, each representing animals from different parts of the world. With over 700 life-sized sculptures, visitors can take a global tour of biodiversity without ever leaving SavannahadvertisementWalk among lions, giraffes, and elephants as you explore models of Africa's great JunglesTigers, deer, and colourful birds offer a glimpse into the rich forests of OutbackThis zone features kangaroos and emus, celebrating the unique wildlife of RegionsCool down in icy scenes with polar bears and penguins made entirely from scrap zone is designed to be terminally interactive and educational, particularly for families and student groups. Kids will be taught how to learn about wildlife, conservation and recycling in an interesting, visual and engaging way.
